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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959)
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959)
Overview
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1959 to 1963. The series and several episode scripts were adapted from a 1951 collection of short stories of the same name, written by Max Shulman, who had also written a feature film adaptation of his short stories for MGM in 1953, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis. The series revolved around the life of teenager/young adult Dobie Gillis, who, along with his best friend, beatnik Maynard G. Krebs, struggles against the forces of his life - high school, the military, college, and his parents - as he aspires to attain both wealth and dates with girls. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis was produced by Martin Manulis Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Creator Shulman also wrote the theme song in collaboration with Lionel Newman.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1959 to 1963. The series and several episode scripts were adapted from a 1951 collection of short stories of the same name, written by Max Shulman, who had also written a feature film adaptation of his short stories for MGM in 1953, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis. The series revolved around the life of teenager/young adult Dobie Gillis, who, along with his best friend, beatnik Maynard G. Krebs, struggles against the forces of his life - high school, the military, college, and his parents - as he aspires to attain both wealth and dates with girls. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis was produced by Martin Manulis Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Creator Shulman also wrote the theme song in collaboration with Lionel Newman.
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Primary
The film is a lighthearted comedy centered on a young man's romantic and financial aspirations, with a comedic portrayal of beatnik culture. Its focus on personal and social dynamics, rather than systemic issues or explicit ideological promotion, places it firmly in the neutral category.
The film features traditional casting with a predominantly white, mainstream ensemble, reflecting the typical productions of its era. Its narrative focuses on lighthearted romantic comedy without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, a sitcom from the late 1950s and early 1960s, focuses on the romantic pursuits and coming-of-age experiences of its heterosexual teenage characters. There are no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the show's narrative, aligning with the typical television content of its era.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, a sitcom from 1959, does not include any explicit or implicit portrayals of transsexual characters or themes. The show's narrative focuses on the romantic pursuits and comedic misadventures of its main characters within a traditional mid-20th-century setting, without addressing gender identity beyond cisgender norms.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1959 television series "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" faithfully adapted the characters from Max Shulman's original short stories, maintaining the established gender of all major and recurring roles without alteration.
The 1959 television series 'The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis' is the original live-action adaptation of the source material. It establishes the canonical race for its characters, and there are no instances of characters being portrayed as a different race than previously established in prior canon or history.
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